Thank you for your interest in joining the Black Excellence Collegium (BEC). The BEC was formed in Fall 2023 through the dedicated efforts of CSULB's Black Faculty and Staff Association and the Office of the Provost. Inspired by a collaborative group of Latinx colleagues, El Concilio for Latinx Success, and their work on CSULB's Seal of Excelencia application, the BEC was established and endorsed by the Office of the President.
As a collaborative and consultative group, the BEC exists to promote and advance Black excellence at the Beach. We believe that achieving Black excellence:
- Embodies a thriving community, rooted in resilience, self-worth, and equitable treatment.
- Transcends societal expectations, empowering Black students, faculty, and staff to achieve greatness and confront institutional barriers with confidence and audacity.
- Requires intentional institutional commitment and accountability, including equitable policies, dedicated resources, and inclusive programmatic initiatives.
We aim to amplify the voice of the Black Beach community, including CSULB students, faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and Long Beach community members.
We invite you to submit an application by Friday, December 13 describing your membership interest, equity-oriented experiences, and how you envision your contributions to Black excellence at the Beach.
NOTE:
the BEC will meet once a month for up to 90 minutes to share updates, collaborate, and plan based on our needs. Working teams will convene during the established meetings. If you cannot commit to joining a working team, you can indicate your participation level within the application. We value your contributions and welcome your partnership in whatever capacity you feel is most suitable.